Oregon
Power could be cut in 6 Oregon counties due to extreme wildfire conditions
An influence utility has issued potential shutoff notices to prospects in six Oregon counties south and west of Portland due to gusty east winds Friday and Saturday contributing to excessive wildfire situations.
Pacific Energy mentioned Wednesday that it has notified about 12,000 prospects in Linn, Douglas, Lincoln, Tillamook, Marion and Polk counties of a possible public security energy shutoff from early Friday by way of Saturday. Communities impacted might embrace Stayton by way of the Santiam Canyon, Lebanon, Candy House, Lincoln Metropolis and Glide alongside the Umpqua Freeway.